1 Chronicles

⁴But the king's word prevailed against Joab. So Joab departed and went throughout all Israel and came to Jerusalem. ⁵Joab gave the total number of the people to David. And all of Israel were 1,100,000 who drew the sword, and of Judah 470,000 who drew the sword. ⁶But Levi and Benjamin he did not include among them, for the king's order was detestable to Joab. ⁷And God was displeased with this [reliance on human resources], and He smote Israel. ⁸And David said to God, I have sinned greatly because I have done this thing. But now, I beseech You, take away the hateful wickedness of Your servant; for I have done very foolishly. ⁹And the Lord said to Gad, David's seer, ¹⁰Go and tell David, Thus says the Lord: I offer you three things; choose one of them, that I may do it to you.